Interlinking of rivers could flood India’s freshwater with invasive fish

The invasion of species in farming, forestry, and fishing is recognised as a global threat. Alien fish invasion and overharvesting are some of the leading causes of species extinction.

by Mongabay January 7, 2024January 6, 2024

About a third of the total area in India provides suitable habitat for invasive alien fish, aiding their countrywide spread, including in biodiversity hotspots. Using species occurrence records with select…

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